Made Here

What it’s like for young Detroit photographers documenting Black Lives Matter protests

“It’s sad to see this happening over and over again, but it’s empowering to see young people taking charge and…

4 years ago

New food trucks carve out a niche serving Jamaican and Nigerian cuisine in Northwest Detroit

Like restaurants, many Detroit food trucks are struggling -- but Jamaica Mi Hungry 313 and Fork in Nigeria have both…

4 years ago

These Detroit women are at the vanguard of music today

Detour and The Blend curated a playlist of some of our favorite music from Detroit women artists of color right…

4 years ago

The Free Black Women’s Library-Detroit wants to help you discover your favorite book by a Black woman

Katelyn Durst Rivas runs the Free Black Women's Library-Detroit from her bike, with a collection of 400 books, all written…

4 years ago

Deirdre Roberson, Detroit designer, pushes for change through Eumelanin clothing line

"Growing up as a dark-skinned woman, you’re told a lot of things based on your skin tone...I thought, how do…

5 years ago

Skills Ville, Black-owned gymnastics center in Detroit, shuts down for good

Families have been bringing kids to Skills Ville for a quarter century -- but the gym couldn't make it through…

5 years ago

The oppressive history of curfews in Detroit

Historian Jamon Jordan traces the roots of Detroit's protest curfews to a Black uprising in 1833.

5 years ago

Dearborn’s Ramadan lights may get switched off, but a bright tradition is just beginning

More than 150 people participated in the first year of the Ramadan Lights Challenge — and the winning displays are…

5 years ago

Get ready for The Blend, a Detroit digital magazine for women launching in June

Detour is teaming up with Detroit Women's Leadership Network to deliver essential information to help women grow, connect, learn, achieve…

5 years ago

Dear Detroit small business owners: You’re open. We’re here to help.

Today, we are launching Detour’s Keep Detroit Local program, a member-supported promotion for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

5 years ago